This year’s symposium promises to raise the bar by hosting an officialBuyers Lounge programme with buyers from across Africa representing Procurement Managers, Municipal Managers and Company Buyers from the large corporates in attendance.

To ensure that this year’s event offers all delegates and exhibitors the opportunity to engage with high-profile guests and speakers, the Manufacturing Indaba is proud to once again host itsBusiness Matchmaking Programme to facilitate onsite meetings at the event.

Industry 4.0, otherwise known as “The Fourth Industrial Revolution” is being driven by IoT, machine learning, artificial intelligence and big data. This theme will be prominent at the main 2-day conference.

In support of small manufacturers, this year’s conference will witness the 4th edition of theSmall Business Indaba which aims to target prospective investors and mentor small manufacturing business owners. The event also includes the Small Business Indaba exhibition in the main exhibition area.

AT THE CONFERENCE

High profile delegates from across Africa will assemble at the 2 day conference to debate how Africa can embrace the multitude of opportunities that stand before African manufacturers.

Industrialisation has been considered as the engine of economic growth, leading to the accumulation of physical and human capital. In recent years, African countries have witnessed steady economic growth owing to their vibrant manufacturing sectors which has boosted exports of many African countries. Africa’s manufacturing sector has only witnessed the onset of its potential. By embracing the opportunities that stand before African manufacturers, such as increased political stability, growing investment prospects, Industry 4.0, enforcement of policies empowering black and female manufacturers in addition to government funding incentives, the continent can aspire to compete on a global scale and realise its true potential at long last.